Stackable shooting rest system

ABSTRACT

A stackable shooting rest system to support and stabilize a firearm. The stackable shooting rest system includes a plurality of stackable supports. Each of the stackable supports includes first and second side members. The first and second side members include an upper surface defining at least one male engagement feature and a lower surface defining at least one female engagement feature. At least two of the stackable supports are stackable with the male engagement feature of the upper surface of one of the stackable supports nesting within the female engagement feature of the lower surface of the other stackable support.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to the field of sporting goodsand equipment, and more particularly to a stackable shooting rest forsupporting a firearm.

BACKGROUND

Hunters, target shooters and other sporting advocates often utilizefirearms to shoot targets and game. In many settings, the shooter willgenerally prefer that the firearm is properly supported and stabilizedso that the firearm can be precisely aimed at the target before firing.To achieve proper support and stability, a gun rest may be provided,which can be in several known forms, for example, sand bags, bi-pods,tri-pods, bench-top rests, lead sleds, shooting benches, etc. But manyknown gun rests can be bulky, unreliable, heavy, cumbersome, environmentspecific, and/or inconveniently require assembly and disassembly beforeand after shooting the firearm. As a result, the shooter may spend moretime or effort focusing on the gun rest than aiming and shooting thefirearm.

Accordingly, it can be seen that needs exist for an improved shootingrest system. It is to the provision of an improved shooting rest systemmeeting these and other needs that the present invention is primarilydirected.

SUMMARY

In example embodiments, the present invention provides a stackableshooting rest system to support and stabilize a firearm. In one aspect,the present invention relates to a shooting rest system including one ormore stackable supports. Each of the stackable supports includes firstand second side members. The first and second side members include anupper surface defining at least one male engagement feature and a lowersurface defining at least one female engagement feature. Preferably, atleast two of the stackable supports are stackable with the maleengagement feature of the upper surface of one of the stackable supportsnesting within the female engagement feature of the lower surface of theother stackable support. In one example form, the first and second sidemembers are laterally offset from each other wherein a central member ispositioned therebetween. The central member includes a upper surface anda lower surface. The upper surface is generally positioned below theupper surface of the first and second side members to define a centralchannel extending along each stackable support.

In example forms, the upper surface of each of the first and second sidemembers includes an array of two or more spaced-apart male engagementfeatures and the lower surface of each of the first and second sidemembers includes an array of two or more spaced-apart female engagementfeatures. In one form, the central channel is configured for receivingand supporting at least a portion of a firearm. In another form, the twospaced-apart male engagement features are configured for supporting atleast a portion of a firearm therebetween. Preferably, at least aportion of the firearm is capable of being supported between the twospaced-apart male engagement features of both the first and second sidemembers such that a portion of the firearm generally extends across thecentral channel and generally transverse relative thereto. In anotherexample form, at least two of the stackable supports further include acentral aperture formed in the central member and extending therethroughfrom the upper surface to the lower surface. And, in another form, atleast one of the stackable supports further comprises an elongate grooveformed within the lower surface of the central member. Optionally, atleast two stackable supports including the central apertures areconfigured for rotatably mounting to each other whereby an elongate pinis inserted within the central apertures. The elongate pin extends froma first central aperture of a first stackable support to a secondcentral aperture of a second stackable support whereby the stackablesupports are oriented relative to one another such that the lowersurfaces thereof contact each other. Preferably, the elongate groove isconfigured for receiving a portion of a window. Optionally, the channelof at least one of the stackable supports is configured for receiving atleast a portion of a vehicle door frame or other secondary form ofsupport such as a window frame or hunting blind window. In one form, thestackable supports are formed from a cross-linked polyethylene material.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a stackable shooting restincluding one or more, and preferably a plurality of layered stackablesupport(s). Each of the supports includes first and second side membersand a central member positioned between the side members. The first andsecond side members include an upper surface and a lower surface whereinthe upper surface defines at least one male engagement feature and thelower surface defines at least one female engagement feature.Preferably, two of the plurality of stackable supports are stackablewith the at least one male engagement feature of the upper surface ofone of the stackable supports nesting within the at least one femaleengagement feature of the lower surface of the other stackable support.The central member includes an upper surface and a lower surface whereinthe upper surface is generally positioned below the upper surface of thefirst and second side members to define a central channel extendingalong each of stackable supports. The upper surface of each of the firstand second side members comprises an array of two spaced-apart maleengagement features and the lower surface of each of the first andsecond side members comprises an array of two spaced-apart femaleengagement features.

In one form, the central channel is configured for receiving andsupporting at least a portion of a firearm. In another form, the channelof at least one of the stackable supports is configured for receiving atleast a portion of a vehicle door frame or other secondary form ofsupport such as a window fame or hunting blind window. In yet anotherform, at least a portion of the firearm is capable of being supportedbetween the two spaced-apart male engagement features of both the firstand second side members, and wherein a portion of the firearm generallyextends across the central channel and generally transverse relativethereto. In example forms, at least two of the stackable supportsfurther include a central aperture formed in the central member, and atleast one of the stackable supports further includes an elongate grooveformed within the lower surface of the central member. In one form, thecentral aperture extends from the upper surface of the central member toa lower surface of the groove. Preferably, the at least two stackablesupports including the central apertures are configured for rotatablymounting to each other whereby an elongate pin is inserted within thecentral apertures. The elongate pin extends from a first centralaperture of a first stackable support to a second central aperture of asecond stackable support, and wherein the stackable supports areoriented relative to one another such that the lower surfaces thereofcontact each other. In example forms, the elongate groove is configuredfor receiving a portion of a window. Preferably, the stackable supportsare formed from a cross-link polyethylene material.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a shooting rest comprisingan upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface comprisingprojections defining a recess therebetween configured to support afirearm in the recess between the peaks, wherein the projections definea first profile, and wherein the lower surface comprises recessesdefining a second profile complementary to the first profile, wherebytwo such shooting rests are stackable with the projections of a firstone of said two shooting rests being received within the recesses of asecond one of said two shooting rests.

In still another aspect, the invention relates to a shooting restincluding a first side member, a second side member, and a centralmember. The first side member includes an upper surface and a lowersurface. The upper surface defines at least one male engagement featureand the lower surface defines at least one female engagement feature.The second side member is generally laterally offset from the first sidemember and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The uppersurface defines at least one male engagement feature and the lowersurface defines at least one female engagement feature. The centralmember generally extends between the first side member and the secondside member and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The uppersurface is generally positioned below the upper surfaces of the firstand second side members to define a channel extending between the firstand second side members.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention willbe understood with reference to the drawing figures and detaileddescription herein, and will be realized by means of the variouselements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appendedclaims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing generaldescription and the following brief description of the drawings anddetailed description of the invention are exemplary and explanatory ofpreferred embodiments of the invention, and are not restrictive of theinvention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the stackable shooting rest systemaccording to an example embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a shooting rest support member,according to an example embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the shooting rest support memberof FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the stackable shooting rest system of FIG. 1supporting a firearm according to another example form of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the stackable shooting rest system of FIG. 1supporting a firearm according to yet another example form of thepresent invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the stackable shooting rest system ofFIG. 1 in combination with the shooting rest support member of FIG. 2being used to support a firearm according to another form of the presentinvention, wherein the stackable shooting rest system supports thefore-end of the firearm stock and the shooting rest support membersupports the butt of the firearm stock.

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of an assembly of shooting rest supportmembers according to another example embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the supports are rotatably mounted to one another inan opposed un-nested inverted configuration.

FIGS. 8A-B show perspective views of the assembly of stackable supportsof FIG. 7 being supported by a vehicle door according to another exampleembodiment of the present invention, showing a firearm being supportedby the stackable support.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the shooting rest support member of FIG.2 being supported by a vehicle window according to another exampleembodiment of the present invention, showing a firearm being supportedby the stackable support.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to thefollowing detailed description of the invention taken in connection withthe accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure.It is to be understood that this invention is not limited to thespecific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/orshown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose ofdescribing particular embodiments by way of example only and is notintended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Any and all patentsand other publications identified in this specification are incorporatedby reference as though fully set forth herein.

Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, thesingular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference toa particular numerical value includes at least that particular value,unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressedherein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to“about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a rangeis expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular valueand/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values areexpressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it willbe understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

Generally described, the present invention relates to a shooting restsupport member and a stackable and reconfigurable shooting rest systemcomprising one or more such shooting rest support member(s) forsupporting and stabilizing a least a portion of a firearm, which allowsa user to accurately and precisely aim the firearm towards a target. Inexample forms, the stackable shooting support system comprises aplurality of stackable supports that can be easily stacked atop eachother. Preferably, the stackable supports can be arranged and rearrangedin a plurality of configurations to offer multiple options for the user,for example wherein the firearm can be supported in a variety ofenvironments while allowing for height adjustability and/or rotationalfreedom.

With reference now to the drawing figures, wherein like referencenumbers represent corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIG.1 shows a stackable shooting support or rest system 10 for supporting orreceiving at least a portion of a firearm F according to an exampleembodiment of the present invention. The rest system 10 comprises aplurality of stackable or nestable supports or shooting rest supportmembers 20, which in the depicted embodiment include three supports 20stacked atop one another. Generally, the supports 20 are uniformly sizedand are preferably formed from the same material. Alternatively, all ora plurality of the supports 20 may be uniquely sized and formed fromdifferent materials. The supports 20 may be formed by a variety ofmanufacturing processes, including, but not limited to, molding,casting, die cutting, water jet, and laser cutting, and may be formedfrom a variety of materials, including, but not limited to, one or morepolymers, polyurethane, polyethylene, rubber, open or closed cell foams,and/or other materials or combinations thereof. In example forms, thesupports 20 are formed from a 2-lb cross-link polyethylene closed cellor open cell foam material. Preferably, the polyethylene foam-likematerial is substantially light in weight, resilient to provide asufficient amount of flexibility, and has a medium to high coefficientof friction. Optionally, the supports 20 may be coated with paints,coatings, patterns, tapes, fabric, or other sprayable or adhesivematerials to provide for additional durability and/or camouflage.

As depicted in FIGS. 2-3, the stackable support 20 generally comprises ablock-like body comprising a first side member 30, a second side member32 and a central member 50. In one form, the members 30, 32, 50 aregenerally integrally formed together as one unitary body, oralternatively the members 30, 32, 50 may be separately formed andattached together by an adhesive, weld or other coupling material ormember(s) to affix the same together. Generally, the first and secondside members 30, 32 are laterally offset from each other and the centralmember 50 is generally positioned therebetween. The first and secondside members 30, 32 comprise an upper surface 34 and a lower surface 36and the central member comprises an upper surface 56 and a lower surface60.

Each of the upper and lower surfaces 34, 36 of the first and second sidemembers 30, 32 defines a jagged or triangular-like lobed or toothedsurface comprising at least one male projection element and/or femalereceiver element. In the depicted embodiment, the upper surface 34comprises an array of two convex peaks 40 and the lower surface 36comprises two complementary concave valleys 42 arranged below the peaks40. In the depicted embodiment, the peaks 40 and valleys 42 of the upperand lower surfaces 34, 36 of the stackable support 20 follow a generallyzig-zag or V-shaped or U-shaped pattern along the length thereof, withtriangular-shaped or jagged male projecting tooth elements or lobes andsimilarly configured triangular-shaped or jagged female receivingelements. In alternate embodiments, the peaks and valleys may take theform of sharply angled teeth, rectangular projections and recesses, orother surface configurations. Other forms of interengaging male andfemale elements may be provided, for example circular, elliptical,square, lobed, wavy, arcuate, or otherwise configured male projectionelements engageable with cooperative female receiving elements. Also,while the depicted embodiment includes two peaks and valleys, one orthree or greater are also within the scope of the invention. Generally,the peaks 40 of the upper surfaces 34 and the valleys 42 of the lowersurfaces 36 are aligned in the depicted embodiment to define asubstantially continuous body thickness along the length of the firstand second side members 30, 32.

In one form, the central member 50 is positioned between the laterallyoffset side members 30, 32 and defines a generally U-shaped or V-shapedchannel 54 that extends the length of the support member 20, generallyperpendicular to the peaks 40 and valleys 42 that extend across thewidth of the support member. The upper surfaces 34, and thus the peaks40, are generally positioned above the central member 50, therebyforming the channel 54 between corresponding peaks 40 of the respectivefirst and second side members 30, 32. The central member 50 generallycomprises the upper surface 56 and the lower surface 60, which in thedepicted embodiment are generally flat and substantially smooth, andwhereby the upper surface 56 defines the bottom surface of the channel54. Alternatively, the upper and/or lower surfaces 56, 60 can compriseone or more male and/or female projection elements and or other surfacefeatures, as desired. Preferably, a generally central aperture 62 isformed within the central member 50 and extends through the thickness ofthe central member from the upper surface 56 to the lower surface 60. Aswill be described below, the central aperture 62 is provided forreleasably coupling two or more supports 20 together with a pin or rod,which serves as a connector or axle in some forms to allow for multiplesupports 20 to be connected together and/or rotate relative to eachother. As depicted in FIG. 3, the lower surface 60 of the central member50 comprises a generally elongate channel or groove 64 extending alongthe length thereof. Preferably, as will be described below, the groove64 provides for mounting the support 20 to a window W of a vehicle V.Furthermore, in some example forms, the central aperture 62 only extendsfrom the upper surface 56 to the bottom surface of the groove 64, thusstill allowing the pin to extend from the upper surface 56 to the lowersurface 60. In example forms, the lower surface groove 64 issubstantially narrower than the upper surface channel 54, for example awidth of groove 64 being between ⅛″-½″ and a width of channel 54 beingbetween 1″-3″. In further alternate embodiments, the central member 50can be omitted, and the first and second side members 30, 32 combined toform a continuous unitary support member having one or more projections40 extending across the width of a top surface thereof and one or morecomplementary recesses extending across the bottom surface thereof.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the firearm F being supported by a stackable restsystem 10 according to example embodiments of the present invention.Generally, the rest system 10 comprises one or more supports 20,optionally stacked atop each other in a nested configuration, whichoffers the user or shooter the ability to adjust their point of aimalong with their comfort level. Thus, in some example forms, thesupports 20 are generally layered atop one another such that one or morelayers (e.g., supports 20) can be added/removed to adjust the height ofthe system to accommodate the user's preference and control the point ofaim of the firearm F. In typical embodiments, the rest system 10 can beplaced on a ground surface or other generally planar surface S such thatthe lower surfaces 36, 60 of the first and second side members 30, 32and the central member 50 are in contact therewith. Generally, thefirearm F is supported and stabilized by the uppermost support 20 of therest system 10 and is capable of being supported thereby in a pluralityof configurations. For example, as depicted in FIG. 4, a forestockportion of the firearm F is supported and stabilized lengthwise withinthe channel 54 of the uppermost support 20 of the rest system 10, whichgenerally comprises four supports 20 stacked atop each other. In typicalembodiments, the width of the channel 54 is generally sized to receive aplurality of forestock sizes. Preferably, as described above, thematerial forming the supports 20 of the system 10 generally exhibit amedium to high coefficient of friction and are substantially flexible orresilient. Thus, in addition to sizing the channel 54 to accommodate inreceiving a plurality of forestock sizes, the first and second sidemembers 30, 32 are somewhat flexible and tacky to provide for grippingand stabilizing the firearm F within the channel 54. Optionally, thechannel 54 can be tapered and/or one or more stair-like members may beformed within the channel to further accommodate firearms F of varioussizes. For example, the channel can generally form a stepped and/orV-shaped configuration such that a smaller firearm F may engage thelower/narrower stair-like members, a slightly larger firearm F mayengage the upper/wider stair-like members, and an even larger firearm Fmay be engaged within the channel 54 above all the stair-like members.

As depicted in FIG. 5, the forestock portion of the firearm F issupported and stabilized widthwise between first and second peaks 40 ofthe first and second side members 30, 32 of the uppermost support 20 ofthe system 10, which generally comprises five supports 20 stacked atopone another. Generally, the peaks 40 have angled or curved facesdefining an inwardly tapered recess between the peaks to center andstabilize the firearm F in the recess between peaks 40. Similarly, asdescribed according to FIG. 4, the forestock portion of the firearm F iscapable of being gripped by the peaks 40 of the uppermost support 20 andremains substantially stationary therebetween. Optionally, one or morefastening bands, cords, ropes, straps or other fastening clips can beprovided to further secure the firearm F to the uppermost support 20.

FIG. 6 shows the firearm F being supported by the stackable rest system10 according to another example embodiment of the present invention. Thesystem 10 is generally configured such that a plurality of stackedsupports 20 support the forestock portion of the firearm F extendingwidthwise across the support between first and second peaks 40, and asingle support 20 supports the buttstock of the firearm F positionedlengthwise in the channel 54 of the support. Preferably, one or moresupports 20 may be added or removed from the system 10 and support 20that is supporting the forestock and the buttstock, for example toaccommodate user preference and/or adjust the point of aim of thefirearm F. As depicted, the system supporting the forestock of thefirearm F generally comprises three supports 20, which are oriented suchthat the forestock is supported and stabilized by the peaks 40. And, thebuttstock of the firearm F is generally supported by a single support 20such that the buttstock is fitted within the channel 54. Optionally, asdescribed above, one or more supports 20 may be added or removed fromthe supports 20 that support the forestock and/or buttstock of thefirearm F. Additionally, the orientation of the supports 20 may beconfigured as desired, for example, wherein the forestock of the firearmF can be fitted within the channel 54 of the uppermost support 20 (asdescribed with reference to FIG. 4) and wherein the buttstock can besupported between the peaks 40.

FIG. 7 shows a pivotal shooting rest support system 70 configured forsupporting a firearm F according to another example embodiment of thepresent invention. As depicted, the pivotal support 70 generallycomprises two or more supports 20 and a bolt or pin B. The supports 20are generally oriented and positioned relative to each other such thatthe lower surfaces 36 are generally facing and in contact with eachother, and the pin B extends through the central apertures 62 of thesupports 20, which allows the supports to rotate relative to each otherwith the pin functioning as an axle. The lower surfaces of the supports20 preferably define a substantially continuous flat contact surface,for example along the bottom of the central member 50, at the ends ofthe first and second side members 30, 32, and between the valleys 42 toallow the supports to rotate relative to one another. Typically, thepivotal support 70 comprises the upward-facing support 20 and thelower-facing support 20. Preferably, the upper-facing support 20 isconfigured to support and stabilize the firearm F and the lower-facingsupport 20 is configured to rest on a support surface S or engage asupporting structure. For example, as depicted in FIGS. 8A-B, thelower-facing support 20 is engaged with a door frame D of a motorvehicle V. Preferably, the door frame D is fitted within the channel 54of the lower-facing support 20 and the upper-facing support 20 isprovided for supporting the firearm F. In some example embodiments, thefirearm F is supported by the peaks 40, and in other exampleembodiments, the firearm is supported by the channel 54. Preferably, oneor more supports 20 may be added to the upper-facing support as desired,for example, to raise the point of aim. Preferably, while thelower-facing support 20 is engaged with the door frame D, theupper-facing support can pivot to adjust the direction the firearm F ispointing, for example, to allow for the user to follow a moving target.Preferably, the supports 20 can pivot an entire 360 ° degrees relativeto each other, but as shown with respect to FIGS. 8A-B, the upper-facingsupport 20 will generally pivot about 180° degrees relative to thelower-facing support 20. Optionally, the lower-facing support 20 can beconfigured to engage and/or sit atop other structures, for example, awindow sill, hunting blind or shooting house window or window frame,vehicle hood, or other hunting or shooting apparatus.

FIG. 9 shows the support 20 being used in combination with a vehicle Vaccording to another example embodiment of the present invention. Asdepicted, the groove 64 that is formed within the lower surface 62 ofthe central member is configured to receive at least a portion of awindow W, for example the window W of a vehicle V. Generally, thevehicle window W is partially rolled down wherein a top portion thereofis positioned above the door frame D. The support 20 is then placed atopthe upper edge of the window W and the upper edge is seated within thegroove 64 of the central member 50. As shown, the firearm F is supportedand stabilized by the peaks 40. Preferably, as similarly describedabove, one or more supports can be stacked atop the support 20 that isengaged with the window W to raise the point of aim. Optionally, toallow for supporting the firearm F within the channel 54, a groove canbe formed along the lower surfaces 36, 62 of the support and between thevalleys 42, for example wherein the groove is generally orientedtransverse the groove 64. Further optionally, the groove 64 may beengageable with other members of a structure or frame as desired, forexample, a window or window frame of a hunting blind or shooting house.

While the invention has been described with reference to preferred andexample embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the artthat a variety of modifications, additions and deletions are within thescope of the invention, as defined by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A shooting rest system comprising a plurality ofstackable supports, each of said stackable supports comprising an uppersurface defining at least one male engagement feature and a lowersurface defining at least one female engagement feature, wherein atleast two of the stackable supports are stackable with the maleengagement feature of the upper surface of one of the stackable supportsreceived within the female engagement feature of the lower surface ofthe other stackable support.
 2. The shooting rest system of claim 1,further comprising first and second side members, the first and secondside members being laterally offset from each other with a centralmember extending therebetween, the central member comprising a upperface and a lower face, the upper face generally positioned below theupper surface of the first and second side members to define a centralchannel extending along each stackable support.
 3. The shooting restsystem of claim 2, wherein the central channel is configured forreceiving and supporting at least a portion of a firearm.
 4. Theshooting rest system of claim 1, wherein the upper surface of each ofthe first and second side members comprises an array of two spaced-apartmale engagement features and the lower surface of each of the first andsecond side members comprises an array of two spaced-apart femaleengagement features.
 5. The shooting rest system of claim 4, wherein thetwo spaced-apart male engagement features are configured for supportingat least a portion of a firearm therebetween.
 6. The shooting restsystem of claim 5, wherein a least a portion of the firearm is capableof being supported between the two spaced-apart male engagement featuresof both the first and second side members.
 7. The shooting rest systemof claim 1, wherein at least two of the stackable supports furthercomprise an aperture extending therethrough from the upper surface tothe lower surface for receiving a connecting member.
 8. The shootingrest system of claim 7, wherein the at least two stackable supportscomprising the central apertures are configured for rotatably mountingto each other whereby the connecting member serves as an axle rotatablyconnecting the stackable supports, and wherein the stackable supportsare oriented relative to one another such that the lower surfacesthereof confront each other.
 9. The shooting rest system of claim 1,wherein at least one of the stackable supports further comprises anelongate groove formed within the lower surface.
 10. The shooting restsystem of claim 8, wherein the elongate groove is configured forreceiving a portion of a window.
 11. The shooting rest system of claim9, wherein the upper surface of at least one of the stackable supportsis configured for receiving at least a portion of a window frame. 12.The shooting rest system of claim 1, wherein the stackable supportscomprise a cross-linked polyethylene.
 13. A stackable shooting restsystem comprising a plurality of layered stackable supports, each of thesupports comprising first and second side members and a central memberpositioned between the side members, the first and second side memberscomprising an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surfacedefining at least one male engagement feature and the lower surfacedefining at least one female engagement feature, wherein two of theplurality of stackable supports are stackable with the at least one maleengagement feature of the upper surface of one of the stackable supportsnesting within the at least one female engagement feature of the lowersurface of the other stackable support.
 14. The stackable shooting restof claim 13, wherein the central member comprises an upper surface and alower surface, the upper surface generally positioned below the uppersurface of the first and second side members to define a central channelextending along each stackable support.
 15. The stackable shooting restof claim 13, wherein the upper surface of each of the first and secondside members comprises an array of two spaced-apart male engagementfeatures and the lower surface of each of the first and second sidemembers comprises an array of two spaced-apart female engagementfeatures.
 16. The stackable shooting rest of claim 14, wherein thecentral channel is configured for receiving and supporting at least aportion of a firearm.
 17. The stackable shooting rest of claim 14,wherein a least a portion of the firearm is capable of being supportedbetween the two spaced-apart male engagement features of both the firstand second side members, and wherein a portion of the firearm generallyextends across the central channel and generally transverse relativethereto.
 18. The stackable shooting rest of claim 13, wherein at leasttwo of the stackable supports further comprise a central aperture formedin the central member.
 19. The stackable shooting rest of claim 13,wherein at least one of the stackable supports further comprises anelongate groove formed within the lower surface of the central member.20. The stackable shooting rest of claim 18, wherein the centralaperture extends from the upper surface of the central member to a lowersurface of the groove.
 21. The stackable shooting rest of claim 18,wherein the at least two stackable supports comprising the centralapertures are configured for rotatably mounting to each other whereby anelongate pin is inserted within the central apertures, the elongate pinextending from a first central aperture of a first stackable support toa second central aperture of a second stackable support, and wherein thestackable supports are oriented relative to one another such that thelower surfaces thereof contact each other.
 22. The stackable shootingrest of claim 19, wherein the elongate groove is configured forreceiving a portion of a window.
 23. The stackable shooting rest ofclaim 21, wherein the channel of at least one of the stackable supportsis configured for receiving at least a portion of a window frame. 24.The stackable shooting rest of claim 13, wherein the stackable supportsare formed from a cross-link polyethylene material.
 25. A shooting restcomprising an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surfacecomprising projections defining a recess therebetween configured tosupport a firearm in the recess between the peaks, wherein theprojections define a first profile, and wherein the lower surfacecomprises recesses defining a second profile complementary to the firstprofile, whereby two such shooting rests are stackable with theprojections of a first one of said two shooting rests being receivedwithin the recesses of a second one of said two shooting rests.
 26. Theshooting rest of claim 25, wherein the projections extend across theupper surface in a width-wise direction, and wherein the upper surfacefurther comprises a channel extending along the upper surface in alength-wise direction generally transverse to the width-wise direction.27. The shooting rest of claim 25, wherein the projections defineinclined peaks and the recesses define correspondingly inclined valleys.28. The shooting rest of claim 25, wherein the lower surface comprisesan elongate groove.
 29. The shooting rest of claim 25, furthercomprising an aperture extending between the upper surface and the lowersurface for receiving a connection pin.
 30. A shooting rest comprising:a first side member, the first side member comprising an upper surfaceand a lower surface, the upper surface defining at least one maleengagement feature and the lower surface defining at least one femaleengagement feature; a second side member generally laterally offset fromthe first side member, the second side member comprising an uppersurface and a lower surface, the upper surface defining at least onemale engagement feature and the lower surface defining at least onefemale engagement feature; and a central member extending between thefirst side member and the second side member, the central membercomprising an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surfacegenerally positioned below the upper surfaces of the first and secondside members to define a channel extending between the first and secondside members.